Lilly Pulitzer Backgrounds

It's very rarely that I'll read one of the oodles of architecture, construction, and urban design magazines my parents leave lying around the house (they're both architects), but my mom flagged one especially for me. I was very pleasantly surprised to find an article in Contract magazine about designing the Kate Spade flagship store in Japan!  First my brother mails me J Crew articles, and now my mom is flagging tidbits about Kate Spade! I'm so grateful for everyone thinking of me! I don't have a scanner, so hopefully these pictures are readable.  Just click on the image to see the enlarged version.  Enjoy! xoxo,

I am overjoyed by the plethora of loafer choices available for fall. From animal print to studded, needlepoint to sequined, loafers are everywhere (especially in September magazine issues)!  Loafers (aka "slippers") are even known to be a signature of Joe Mimram, founder of Joe Fresh and Club Monaco.  His Barbie doll look-a-like even sports them!   Joe in his signature " slippers " Of course  Louboutin makes a fierce pair of embellished calf hair loafers: Stubbs & Wootton is a classic choice with an incredible selection, which gets even bigger if you choose to indulge in the customizable options : You can bet your bottom dollar that Ralph Lauren will capitalize on the resurgence of a classic shoe: Leave it to RL to modernize a classic and make it stand out from the rest! This purple suede, jewel-encrusted shoe is positively regal!    But my favorite loafer find?  This pair of blue suede tassel loafers from Topshop, of all places!   And a...

I've got a treat for you all today - a special guest post about Lilly for the home!  I have loved the Lilly home lines since rumors of Lilly's foray into furniture and bedding initially popped up on the blogosphere.  Now please excuse me as I swoon over the images in the following post and daydream about my future home... Hi, everyone, I�m Susi and I write as a guest blogger for DesignShuffle.com , a fabulous social media site that promotes interior designers and their work from around the world. My writing focuses on things I'm passionate about: interior design, decorating ideas , home furnishings, gardening, travel and art. I get to look at gorgeous things all day and write about them. I'm a very lucky girl! I feel very lucky to be visiting Canadian Prep today and writing about Lilly Pulitzer pretties for the home. Any Lilly fan worth her weight in pink and green will be excited about new launches from Lee Jofa and Lilly Home, now available through Horchow and Neiman ...